In this opening episode of Spiritual Practices for the Soul, I share a story from my childhood that shaped my lifelong journey of faith, prayer, and spiritual resilience. As a young girl, I discovered a simple practice that helped me find balance and comfort when life felt overwhelming: retreating to my room, opening the Book of Psalms, and allowing those ancient prayers to meet me exactly where I was.

Over the years, that experience led me to explore the connection between spiritual practices and resilience ~ not only through my work as a minister, spiritual director, and musician, but also through my training in resilience skills and my conversations with countless people who have found strength, courage, and hope through their faith.

In this episode, I introduce the heart behind this podcast and the foundation for the journey we’ll take together. We’ll explore how spiritual practices can help us stay grounded when life feels uncertain, reconnect us with God’s presence, and offer rest and replenishment for our souls in the midst of everyday demands.

I also invite you to reflect on the practices that have sustained you through difficult seasons and helped you find your center when life has felt unsteady.

When life’s storms come our way, spiritual practices can become a shelter for the soul ~ helping us find courage, calm, and an awareness of God’s presence so we can take the next step.

If you’re longing for deeper connection with God, greater resilience, and simple practices that fit into real life, I hope you’ll join me as we begin this journey together.

Featured Celtic Psalms Songs:

The Heavens Declare (Psalm 63)

O God, You Are My God (Psalm 63)

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